Mohs Histotechnician (Part-Time) - Clearwater

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Clearwater, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a part-time Mohs Histotechnician to support Mohs surgeons at its Clearwater and Largo, Florida locations. The position supports Dr. Zook and is scheduled three days per week: Tuesday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM in Clearwater; Wednesday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM in Largo; and Thursday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM in Clearwater. Approximate daily case volumes are 10, 18, and 10 Mohs cases, respectively. End times may vary with patient volume and the number of stages required, and the employee must be willing to stay beyond scheduled hours as needed. The role prepares high-quality frozen tissue sections for microscopic examination and supports timely, safe, and efficient Mohs surgical workflow. Duties include processing tissue specimens, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, meeting applicable safety and compliance standards, and working closely with Mohs surgeons and laboratory staff. Anne Arundel Dermatology reports more than 50 years of service, 300+ clinicians, and 110+ locations in seven states. The organization describes its commitment to continual training and education, hands-on training for new associates, and long-term career growth opportunities. Benefits are offered to employees working 30 or more hours per week; eligibility for this part-time schedule is not specified. Listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance; critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; company-provided basic life/AD&D insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; a retirement savings account; and discounts on cosmetic services and products.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent experience preparing frozen sections, including grossing, embedding, and cutting tissue for Mohs surgery, preferred.
Ability to independently cut and process a high volume of Mohs cases.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume laboratory environment without compromising safety or specimen quality.
Ability to triage and prioritize multiple specimens received simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working independently and as part of a laboratory and surgical team.
Strong organization and multitasking skills.
Ability to adapt to varying specimen sizes and workflow demands.
Flexibility to stay beyond scheduled hours as needed.
Standing and walking for extended periods; moderate talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing; use of hands and fingers; handling materials; lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and possible injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with cryostats and processing Mohs specimens strongly preferred.
Knowledge of CLIA, OSHA, and laboratory safety standards preferred.
HT(ASCP) certification preferred but not required with commensurate experience.
Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution preferred.
Completion of at least 60 semester hours of science coursework from an accredited institution may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare frozen tissue sections for microscopic examination using a cryostat.
Gross, embed, cut, stain, and process tissue specimens for Mohs surgery.
Maintain efficient specimen workflow and prioritize multiple cases based on clinical needs.
Care for, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, instruments, and accessories.
Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and properly inventoried laboratory environment.
Follow applicable CLIA, OSHA, infection control, and laboratory safety standards.
Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and quality-control records.
Support timely turnaround of Mohs specimens while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Collaborate closely with Mohs surgeons and laboratory staff to support efficient surgical workflow.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or management.

Benefits

Medical insurance, effective the first of the month after start date, for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Dental insurance, effective the first of the month after start date, for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Vision insurance, effective the first of the month after start date, for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, effective the first of the month following hire, for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child, effective the first of the month following hire, for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage, effective the first of the month following hire, for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Company-provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Retirement savings account.
Employee discount on cosmetic services and products.